Favorite Animal Movies?

Who gets to pick the movies in your house?  Jasmine has commandeered the TV remote control.  She'll probably be watching a lot of Animal Planet while I'm gone at work!

I am compiling a list of really good animal movies to watch during the holidays.

I have my Top 10 list completed I think.  But I'm wondering if I've missed any.

What are your favorite animal movies to watch?  (Live action or animated?)

I probably watch dog movies different than other people.  I'm usually watching to get new trick ideas.  Or wondering how they filmed that.  (Because as you know I like to make YouTube dog movies with Jasmine!)   I'm always on the look-out for new ideas!  :)

Pets Got Talent!!

Jasmine has been on quite a few TV shows.  But now I'm super excited to say we can add "Kathie Lee and Hoda" to our list!  (Part of the Today show!)  :)  :)   They had a little segment called "Pets Got Talent!"  And as you can see from the screen shot above- they picked Jaz for the covershot!   :)

If you missed seeing her on the Today show, here's a clip from the show!

http://www.today.com/video/today/55174116#55173988

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Cute Animal Videos- Project Pet!

Jasmine was on TV in Canada all month long!

Her tricks were featured through-out the month of February on "Project Pet!".  (Cute little animal videos that they found on YouTube.)   These were shown on the Family Channel.   My friend Sara lives in Canada and was able to get us the clips!  (Which I'm so thankful for, otherwise I never would have seen them!)

Here's a compilation of Jasmine's first TV appearance in Canada!   :)

Jaz was on TV in Canada!

I have fun news!   Over this past weekend, Jasmine's tricks were on TV in Canada!   They were shown on the Family channel- on "Project Pet".  This is Jasmine's version of Ring the Bell (on the desk) and Roll Up in a Blanket.  (a.k.a. Steal it from your human!)  ;)   They'll be showing other tricks through-out the month, so if you live in Canada, be sure to keep an eye out for my favorite pup Jasmine!   :)



(and a BIG THANK YOU to our friend Sara for getting us this clip!!)   :)

Jaz was on the Front Page of YouTube!!

So... I'm out of the loop.  I went camping for a few days, and didn't have internet access.

But someone told me that Jasmine's "45 Cute Dog Tricks" video was on the front page of YouTube yesterday!

(Which explains why I came home to a ton of emails of YouTube comments- and why the view count jumped WAY UP!)

Pretty cool!  I wish I was around to get a screen capture of her on the front page of YouTube!  Oh well.  Kind of random, but fun!!  I made this video 2 months ago, but for whatever reason, YouTube decided yesterday to feature it.  (As you can tell from the graph above!) It goes from basically a few hundred views to over 30,000 views in one day! LOL...

Even better- we just got an email from a big national TV show asking about the possibility of them showing Jasmine's video!   I gave them permission.  But I try not to get too excited, because I get contacted many times, but only some of them actually happen.  So I try to not count my chickens before they're hatched.  They said they would contact me if/when they decide to use it.   

So... it's not a sure thing.  But keep your fingers/ paws crossed.  You never know!  :D

Filming for a TV show!

Today Jasmine filmed a small part for a TV show.  

Our call time was at 11:00 am on Sat. Jan. 12th.  When I arrived at the set, they were still filming a kid's part.  So we waited and talked to the actor that would be playing Jasmine's owner.  His name was Bob.  A lot of being on set is just standing around, waiting for your turn.

Originally, the script called for an elderly man to be walking a dog on a leash.  Then they hear a loud noise (like a sonic boom).  The old guy was supposed to adjust his hearing aid, while Jaz covered her ears/face.   (The trick I call "Cover Your Eye".)   

That was the original script, so that's what we practiced.

But then they decided to shoot the scene on a park bench.  I had never tried having Jaz "cover her eye" with someone holding her before.  At first Bob held Jaz with his hand on her chest, so Jaz couldn't do what she needed to do.  I moved the guy's hand so he held her behind her front legs.  And that worked better.  It took me a few tries to convince Jaz to "cover her eye" while being on this guy's lap. 

 (She's never done a trick with a stranger holding her before.  She kept looking back at his hand.... like she was trying to tell me... "um... how am I supposed to do a trick when he's touching me??") But in the end, her treat addiction won out.  Jaz did the move she was supposed to do.  And it was all good.  :)   They got several takes of her "covering her eye" and the old guy petting her.  Our part probably took about 30 minutes to shoot.

 Then it was done.  "That's a wrap, folks!"  I stayed around to watch the next scene being filmed.  It's kind of interesting.  And kind of boring at the same time.  It's just filming the same thing over and over and over.  Bob told me he was going to write a book about his work as an extra.  It's going to be called "That was perfect!  Now let's do it again!"  Sounds pretty familiar!!!  :D

Right before we filmed our part, I asked Jaz "Do you want a treat?" to get her attention.  After it was all done, I said "Good Girl!" and rewarded her.  The actor (Bob) looked at me and asked "Do I get a treat?"  ;)  I offered him a liver treat, but he declined.

Jasmine was being filmed for a small part on a kid's TV show called "The Aquabats Super Show".  They said this episode should air in about 6-8 months.  (Keep in mind Jasmine's part is probably only about 5 seconds long!!)   But I'll still keep you posted when it's going to be on TV.   Watch for updates on Jasmine's Facebook page.  :)

Jaz will be on #AnimalPlanet tonight!

Jasmine is going to be on Animal Planet tonight!  (Sat. Dec. 22nd)

Her basketball clip is going to be featured on the show "The Year in Pup Culture"... which airs tomorrow at 9 pm ET/PT.  (But check your local listings to be sure about the time.)

People have emailed me through Jasmine's Facebook page asking how I got her in this show.  Well, a few months ago, a production company that works for Animal Planet contacted me through YouTube.  They had seen the "Dogs Play Basketball" video (below) and wanted permission to use it in an upcoming show.  So of course I said yes!  :)  I gave them permission to use all the clips below (after contacting all the owners), so I don't know if they are just going to use Jasmine's or others. I guess we'll find out tomorrow!  It's probably only going to be a few seconds of TV time.... but it's still fun.  So I thought I'd let all our friends know.



So now I have to remember to go over to my friend's house to record it, because I don't have cable TV!  ;)

"The Year in Pup Culture"- airing today- Sat. Dec. 22nd at 9 pm ET/PT.

Basketball Dogs are going to be on Animal Planet!

YAY!!  Great news!

Our basketball video is going to be on Animal Planet!!  (Well, parts of it!)



They contacted me about using it for a show they are doing in December.  I emailed all the dog's owners that were a part of this video.  And they said they were willing to let Animal Planet use the footage.  (It's not a paid opportunity- but still fun!)

We used 21 different dogs from all over the world in this video.  (Jasmine is networked in with a lot of trick dogs through her Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter!)  So I'm not sure which dogs they will use.  (They'll probably just use a few.)  But either way, it's fun to be considered!  :)

I'll keep you posted as I learn more about it!  :)  

Jaz on TV in #UTAH!! (Wed. Aug. 15th)

GREAT NEWS!!

Jasmine's new trick video is going to be featured on TV in UTAH tomorrow!!  (Wed. Aug. 15th)

It's on a show called "Good Things Utah", and it airs around 10:00 am on ABC- channel 4.  So all our Utah friends- keep an eye out for Jasmine!!  :)

For the rest of us, I think they're going to put it up on their website.  I'll let you know for sure!

They are going to show the new video which shows Jaz doing the laundry!  (Well, taking clothes out of the dryer!)  Once she learns to fold them, and put them away, then I'll be in really good shape!!  ;)   (Hey- I can dream, can't I??)  ;)

Going to #BlogPaws!!! :)

Well, it's FINALLY HERE!  After looking forward to this for what feels like forever, BlogPaws has finally arrived!  I am SOOO excited to go to Utah and meet up with my friends from all over the country!  (and learn a lot too!)


I was looking at the BlogPaws website, and check out who's video was featured!!  Jazmaztaz!!  :)  
http://community.blogpaws.com/





This is going to be such a fun trip!!  Lauren and her trick dog Paige are coming too!  It's a Jasmine/Paige Reunion Tour!! :)  :)  :)   


We'll be giving the presentation on Friday afternoon about "The Power of YouTube".  (Since both of our dogs have very similar stories!  They're just regular dogs- who have had some amazing opportunities just because of some simple YouTube videos!)  


I'm so excited I can hardly stand it!  It's going to be a blast!!  I'll keep you posted!!  :)

WHO IS JASMINE? BlogPaws Intro Video

Many of you know Jasmine's history, but some of you do not.   Since we're going to be speaking at a pet convention next month called BlogPaws, I thought it would be good to make an introduction video!


Here's a little background on us:





Jasmine is a 6 year old Havanese who LOVES to do tricks!  I've had her since she was a puppy.  She is clicker trained, using positive reinforcement.  She loves to learn, because she enjoys the mental stimulation and she LOVES good treats!!


We've had a lot of wonderful adventures together.  I had no idea when I got this sweet little pup where it would all lead.  But... one thing just keeps leading to another... and here we are.  :)  And now she's been on TV all over the world.  I don't even know where we'll end up next! LOL.

YouTube videos= TV Time

   Next month, Jasmine and I will be traveling again!  This time we're headed to Salt Lake City, UT to attend the BlogPaws convention!  It's June 21st-23rd.  In the entertainment industry, everything happens last minute.  I didn't know we were going to New York to be on Good Morning America until a few days prior!   But the nice thing about pet conventions is that they are planned months in advance!   

I'm really excited about BlogPaws!!  Thus far, all my experiences with the people from BlogPaws have been positive.  It is a well-organized, well-planned convention that I am excited to be a part of!

We are going to be giving a presentation on Friday, June 22nd about "The Power of YouTube".


My friend Lauren (and her trick dog Paige) are going to be there with us!!  It will be so great to see her again!!  Both Jasmine and Paige initially gained their popularity from YouTube videos.  


Jasmine and Paige have both been on TV numerous times.  Sometimes it's live.  But in Jasmine's case, more often they air her YouTube videos.  (especially internationally.)


Here's just a sample of Jasmine's TV appearances:


Live TV appearances:

Good Morning America

"Who Let The Dogs Out"- AP

Valley Dish - NBC 12

TV appearances using Jasmine's YouTube videos:

"Right This Minute"

Tokudane show- JAPAN

Anderson Cooper Show

"My Pet's Got Talent"- AP

ABC 15 News

NBC "12 Seconds of Fame"

Animal Planet's WLTDO Audition

Good Morning America

 NBC 12 News

Animal Planet- Cutest Pet

So... this is proof of the power of YouTube.  5 years ago, I would have never dreamed my dog would be as popular as she is!  It's kind of surreal.  But... YouTube lets other dog lovers share your videos.  Thus now, Jasmine has more friends than I do!  But it's okay.  I know people smile and laugh when they see her tricks.  So it makes me happy that she can now help people smile all over the world.

Jasmine was on ABC 15 News!

I've been so busy with traveling, I haven't had time to share all our videos!

Last Wednesday, Jasmine was on the morning news!  (on ABC 15)  (From 5-7 am!)  It was really early to wake up, but they ended up showing a ton of her tricks!  And everyone was super nice!  It was a great experience!

GMA Dog vs. Dog contest!

Oh my gosh- this is unreal!!  THANKS to you my friends, Jasmine won her contest on Monday!

She was paired off against a very talented, sweet dog named Arbor.  Arbor was adopted from a shelter only a year ago!!  Pretty impressive!!  Here's Arbor's Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/GoVegasDog

Living proof that some of the best pups you will ever find are at your local shelter.  Go find out for yourself!  What a sweet, smart, and talented dog!

It was a CLOSE contest too! 
 If you missed it, here's the link to watch both dogs!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0zDto624

  So... now Jasmine moves on to the next round!  They are flying us to New York!!   I can't believe it!  Jasmine will be performing LIVE on Good Morning America THIS Friday, May 4, 2012!

WOW.  This doesn't even seem real!!  I'm so excited! 

So keep an eye out for Jasmine!  After the show,  you can vote for your favorite dog (on Friday) at: www.goodmorningamerica.com

I don't have a smart phone, so I won't be able to remind anyone to vote.  So please tell your friends!!  :)   THANK YOU!!!  :D

URGENT!! VOTE FOR JAZ on @GMA!

WOOHOO!!


Jasmine is going to be on GOOD MORNING AMERICA tomorrow morning!!  (Monday, April 30th!)   


They are having a Dog vs. Dog contest!!     PLEASE go vote for Jasmine!!


Voting is open now, but ends at 3 pm EST tomorrow!  (Monday!)


Here's the link to vote!
http://www.sodahead.com/living/dog-vs-dog-which-pups-trick-was-more-impressive/question-2620806/


Please share with your friends!  If Jaz gets the most votes, she'll get to go to NYC to perform live on the show!!!  


If you want to see both videos, here's the link~
http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/dog-vs--dog--arbor-the-border-collie-and-jasmine-the-havanese.html

Behind-the-Scenes footage of the "Who Let The Dogs Out" finale!

WOW.  What can I say.  Wonderful people.  Super talented dogs.  What an awesome experience!


Being on the finale of "Who Let The Dogs Out" was SO MUCH FUN!!   Here's the footage my very awesome brother recorded for me!!  :D

Jaz on the Anderson Cooper Show! :D

Jasmine was on the Anderson Cooper show!!  

(Tues. April 10th!)  :)

Behind the Scenes of "Who Let The Dogs Out"

Ever seen "Who Let The Dogs Out" on Animal Planet? (Saturday mornings?) Well, Jasmine was chosen to be one of the finalists!!

Tillman and his friends have traveled all over the country to find America's Most Talented Pet! And Jasmine was chosen to go to California to be one of the finalists performing live at Universal Studios!!

I can't even tell you how much fun it was!!! If you've never seen Jaz's tricks before... click here to see her trick resume. And you'll get a little preview of what we did in California!

Getting there was a little bit of a challenge! I had to fly to Cali with ALL of Jasmine's props! (Minus the mini fridge! I thought it was wise to leave that at home!!) ;) So I had A LOT of luggage!!

5 pieces of luggage! (included a big tub loaded with her stuff!) I'm sure the security guys at the airport were perplexed as to why I would have a full size mailbox in my suitcase!! ;) The truth is... I only packed one outfit, PJ's, hair stuff, and make-up. ALLLLLL the rest of that stuff was Jasmine's!! She's kind of high maintenance when we travel!! ;)

Her shopping cart wheel got a little damaged on the flight over, but I was able to fix it before the next morning. (Quick trip to the store to buy some Gorilla Glue!!) Luckily, it worked!!

We had such a fantastic time! I wasn't viewing it as a competition. I was just going to have fun, meet some awesome dogs, and share some of Jaz's fun tricks!

I was super excited to meet Tillman, the skateboarding dog!! The sun was in their eyes, that's why both dogs are squinting! I have been a fan of Tillman's ever since he was on the show "Greatest American Dog"!

I've been following him ever since! It was SO COOL to actually meet him in person!!

And we met Norman the scooter dog!! He's huge!! (Well, compared to Jaz!) But very nice!! Just a big boy who loves attention!

There was an open set at Universal Studios, so that meant anyone could come and watch the taping

of the show.

So my brother and nephew came to watch!! It was really great having them there to talk to! It made it more casual... so I wasn't as nervous!

I have never filmed a TV show before, but basically it's a lot of standing around... waiting for your turn! So we had fun with it. I talked with the other finalists, and we took pictures with our dogs. There were so many cool people and awesome dogs there!! I wish it didn't have to come to an end!

I didn't know what to expect when I met the cast of "Who Let The Dogs Out"... but they were all SOOOO NICE!!! VERY Friendly.... just regular, down-to-earth people. I like that!! And they all loved dogs... so of course that makes me like them even more!

When it was our turn to perform, Jaz did pretty good! I was very happy with our performance.

There were a few hiccups... but nothing big. The ground was slightly slanted, so all the skateboarding dogs went really fast! But when Jaz was pushing her shopping cart, it got away from her one time! LOL

And during another trick, Jaz was supposed to bring me a Kleenex. She picked it up, but then dropped it, and the wind blew it away! She started to go after it, and I had to call her back so she could just get a new one!

And Jaz has also been having a lot of problems with her allergies. (Spring time brings out the itchiness!)

So when I asked Jaz to "roll up in the blanket", she sat there and itched for about 30 seconds!! Then she did it! (I'm hoping they cut that part out when they edit it!!) LOL.

But other than that... Jaz did all her tricks. I was proud of her. :)

There were a lot of talented dogs there. I can't tell you much about it... other than it's going to be awesome!! I can't wait to see it! Because I was back-stage, I didn't get to see all the other dogs perform. So I'm looking forward to watching it on TV too!!

The season finale of "Who Let The Dogs Out" airs on Sat. April 21st on Animal Planet!! You'll have to keep an eye out for Jasmine!! :D

Channel 12 News Contest

Our local news- Channel 12 was having a contest. You had to submit a 12 second video showing or telling how Channel 12 keeps us connected. So I made one of Jaz. I had a few ideas. But it is REALLY hard to show anything in 12 seconds!! (And using old video clips, because I'm on vacation!) So I'm not even home to record anything new!) So this was the best I could come up with!

Jasmine's TV appearances for 2011

Jaz had a lot of TV Time in 2011! (Both here in the USA and Internationally!)

THANK YOU to my friends all over the world (including here) that helped get me copies of these videos!! :D Here's some clips of the shows Jasmine was on: